NOT THAT STUPID: Erica Jong's Dear John Letter

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NOT THAT STUPID: Erica Jong's Dear John Letter


Dear John McCain:

We're not that stupid. Sure it would be nice if the women of America believed that everyone with breasts and a vagina believed in equality. But it ain't so. Women have differing views--just like men. Some like beer; some like chardonnay. And some prefer AA. Some like automatic weapons; some don't. Some think every pregnancy is sanctified; some don't. Some think presidents should be qualified for office; some don't care.

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I guess your handlers have decided that after eight years of Cheney-Bush saying one thing and doing another, truth no longer has any meaning. Say it often enough and we'll believe anything--like the good commercial-watchers we are. So, prep Sarah to sound like Hillary--and we'll be fooled.
It remains to be seen how many will.

But one thing is clear. You have reached a new low in your regard for the public. You have blown your credibility. Usually politicians wait to be elected to do that.

It's fascinating to watch you and your party try to co-opt the idea of change, the idea of equal rights after eight years of being in total control and trashing the country for women, for workers, for taxpayers and for anyone who earns dollars.

Do you really think we're that stupid? Apparently you do.

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Play it again, John?

As Sarah Palin said, lying about her lust for earmarks,

"Thanks but no thanks."

Sincerely,
Erica Jong


read the rest at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erica-jong/not-that-stupid-erica-jon_b_126184.html

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1. Well said!